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by Charles De Lint (Author)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz (15 Aug 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0575072725
  • ISBN-13: 978-0575072725
  • Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.4 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 860,294 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Charles de Lint's stories of Newford and the magic that permeates reality blend Native American and European myth and legend. Jilly Coppercorn is one of de Lint's most popular characters; this is her story.

About the Author
Musician and writer Charles de Lint was born in the Netherlands, but emigrated to Canada at the age of four. The most significant and prolific writer of fantasy in Canada, he is best-known for his urban fantasies set in Newford, an alternative reality Ottawa. He lives with his artist and musician wife MaryAnn in the real Ottawa, Ontario.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book that must not be missed., 21 Mar 2002
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Another uplifting book by easily one of the best authors of our time. Jilly Coppercorn shines like a dear and special friend, and all the Newford favourites provide a stunning backdrop for this moving story about Jilly and her life. I won't say too much about the story beacause the mystery was what made it so hard to put down. What I will say is if you want to escape from reality and step into a world far removed and yet somehow very familiar, then buy this book. In fact buy all of de Lints books. Like I have!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a family re-union under the worst circumstances., 21 Oct 2001
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Thank you Charles for finally writing about everyone's favourite Newford resident. De Lint fans finally get to learn all about the beautiful ball of energy that is Jilly Coppercorn - but a word of warning, the story is a dark look at life on the wrong side of the tracks and tackles one of the most heartbreaking issues in the world today.

But as with all De Lint books, the issues are tackled with a warmth and sensitivity only this writer can muster and there is always the support of the main protagonists family of choice and a bit of the other-worldly to help our heroine out.

There is a bit of a family re-union feel to the book that leaves me worrying that the writer is bidding farewell to the residents of Newford. I sincerely hope this is not the case.

This was definately worth paying import prices for and a must buy for those readers familiar with the writers novels and short stories. If you are a De Lint newbie, check out the earlier books before starting this one - knowing the characters will double the pleasure of this gem of a book

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2.0 out of 5 stars a long walk through a day-time soap, 12 Dec 2001
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I am a huge fan of CDL and very happy that others have found this work 5 stars... It makes me feel better. For me, I kept thinking I had wandered into a self-help-why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people story. Even the slips into dreamland had a dark and dreary cast to it... with very few spots of light. The story line is indeed a heart-tug and if the main intention of the story is to remind us all that child abuse is a horrid and life altering event..it is successful. As Jilly's friends all tell their reaction to Jilly's situation from their point of view and in the first person, one has to look at the title heading to see who has the focus of the story now... drove me nuts... I hope all of CDL fans read this book and stop in here and leave a great review...perhaps then I will see something in the story that I've missed... but for now, this book goes on the shelf filed under depressing with a wee touch of the otherworld.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
I urge you to buy this book. *tries using mind control powers*...ok if those didn't work then let me reveal to you a wee bit of information as to what this book has to offer. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2005 by adorabledreams

4.0 out of 5 stars A Haunting but Impressive Read
I read this novel having already read most of Charles De Lint's earlier works set in the imaginary city of Newford. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2004 by greatbiggurahl

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary
Charles de Lint's always takes you on a magical journey through other realms, challenging the boundaries of our worlds and the Onion Girl is no exception. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant performance....
CDL just doesn't know how to stop, does he? In Onion Girl we learn more about Jilly - or rather, Broken Girl. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2001 by E. Jager

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as ever!
Several of de Lint's stories have focused on Newford, and he has introduced many intriguing characters. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2001 by whittakerjan@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars CdL goes from strength to strength
This is another superb outing from CdL. It is perhaps best read after reading his collections of short stories and at least a couple of the other Newford based novels as so many... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2001

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